Lifestyle Markets offers a wide selection of high-quality vitamin supplements and minerals. We carry products from the largest and most trusted brands like Sisu, Natural Factors, Enerex, and many others.

Benefits of Vitamins and Supplements

Generally, our bodies absorb most of our vitamins and minerals from the foods we eat. However, for those who are on special diets (such as vegetarian, vegan, low-sodium, low-calorie, or have poor appetite), these health products can supplement the daily intake of essential nutrients to meet the recommended amounts. Vitamins and supplements can also promote overall health, reduce the risk of disease, or help with healthy aging. Our selection of Sports Supplements can also help you improve your performance for grueling workouts.

Your trusted health care provider may also recommend supplements if you are diagnosed with vitamin deficiency. For example, if you often feel unusually cold, hot, tired, have brittle nails, over-sensitive skin, or see other abnormal symptoms, your body may be lacking an important nutrient.

Types of Vitamins and Supplements

There are several different types of vitamins, supplements, and minerals suitable for adults and children of all ages. Certain selections can be particularly helpful for women who are pregnant or postmenopausal, babies who are breastfed or partially-breastfed, or both men and women over the age of 50:

Pregnant women may be recommended to take prenatal vitamins, which typically contain folic acid and iron to prevent neural tube defects (causing brain and spinal cord abnormalities) and to support the baby’s growth and development (including prevention of anemia);

Breastfed or partially-breastfed babies may be recommended to take Vitamin D supplements of 400 IU/day to aid healthy bone growth and strength;

Children may be advised to take dietary supplements if they are picky eaters and are not eating regular, well-balanced meals made from whole foods; if they have chronic medical conditions (such as asthma or problems with digestion); if they routinely participate in physically demanding sports; etc.;

Postmenopausal women may be recommended to take calcium and Vitamin D supplements to strengthen and reduce the risk of fracturing bones;

Men and women over the age of 50 may be recommended to enhance their intake of Vitamin B12, which maintains healthy nerve cells and blood cells, and may also help prevent megaloblastic anemia, which induces the feeling of weakness and fatigue.

Potential Health Risks

Although taking dietary supplements is unlikely to pose any health risks, always take care to ensure that your consumption of fortified foods and drinks – that is, foods and beverages containing added vitamins and minerals – do not exceed the safe levels for your body’s needs. If you take any prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications, be sure to consult a health care professional, as combining these with certain vitamins may cause harmful reactions.

Important Note:The information provided by LifestyleMarkets.com does NOT take the place of professional medical advice. If you have any concerns regarding whether vitamins or supplements are safe for you, consult your doctor, registered dietitian, pharmacist, or other qualified health care provider.